1. Patnitop With enchanting lush cover of deodar and pines, the pristine valleys of Patnitop always enthralls every tourist whoever steps in this hill resort speaking breathtaking tales of the Himalayas literally

1. Patnitop With enchanting lush cover of deodar and pines, the pristine valleys of Patnitop always enthralls every tourist whoever steps in this hill resort speaking breathtaking tales of the Himalayas literally

2. Jhajjar Kotli Situated about 15 km away from Katra, Jhajjar Kotli is a charming beauty amidst lush green hills and the pebbled banks of river Jhajjar is a tranquil picnic spot

2. Jhajjar Kotli Situated about 15 km away from Katra, Jhajjar Kotli is a charming beauty amidst lush green hills and the pebbled banks of river Jhajjar is a tranquil picnic spot

3. Himkoti Located about 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Katra,  Himkoti is a picturesque spot that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains to the people on their way to Vaishnodevi Temple

3. Himkoti Located about 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Katra,  Himkoti is a picturesque spot that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains to the people on their way to Vaishnodevi Temple

4. Ardhkuwari Cave Popularly known as the Garbajoon Cave, the Ardhkuwari Cave which resembles the shape of a mother’s womb is believed to be the place where Mata Vaishno Devi meditated for nine months and to get inside this sacred site, devotees need to crawl on their knees

4. Ardhkuwari Cave Popularly known as the Garbajoon Cave, the Ardhkuwari Cave which resembles the shape of a mother’s womb is believed to be the place where Mata Vaishno Devi meditated for nine months and to get inside this sacred site, devotees need to crawl on their knees

5. Charan Paduka According to legend, Charan Paduka Temple is the place where the footprints of Vaishno Devi got imprinted on a rock when She topped and looked back while being chased by the demon Bhairon Nath

5. Charan Paduka According to legend, Charan Paduka Temple is the place where the footprints of Vaishno Devi got imprinted on a rock when She topped and looked back while being chased by the demon Bhairon Nath

6. Nau Devi Cave Temple This temple, which is dedicated to the nine forms of goddess Durga formed naturally on a rock and can only be reached by climbing a flight of 150 stairs

6. Nau Devi Cave Temple This temple, which is dedicated to the nine forms of goddess Durga formed naturally on a rock and can only be reached by climbing a flight of 150 stairs

7. Bhairavnath Temple Situated atop Bhairavnath Hill, it is believed that sans worship in Bhairavnath Temple, your trip to Vaishnodevi is incomplete and this religious site is the place where Bhairavnath who sinfully pursued the Goddess with the evil intention of marrying Her later attained salvation after being beheaded by Her

7. Bhairavnath Temple Situated atop Bhairavnath Hill, it is believed that sans worship in Bhairavnath Temple, your trip to Vaishnodevi is incomplete and this religious site is the place where Bhairavnath who sinfully pursued the Goddess with the evil intention of marrying Her later attained salvation after being beheaded by Her

8. Dera Baba Banda This place is considered as a major pilgrimage center for Hindus & Sikhs situated in Bhabbar area of District Reasi and is dedicated to  Baba Banda Singh who was a famous saint soldier of Guru Govind Singh.

8. Dera Baba Banda This place is considered as a major pilgrimage center for Hindus & Sikhs situated in Bhabbar area of District Reasi and is dedicated to  Baba Banda Singh who was a famous saint soldier of Guru Govind Singh.

9. Shiv Khori This mystical cave which stretches 200 meters and is beautifully decorated with stalactites and stalagmites features a 4-foot-tall self-manifested Shiva Lingam.

9. Shiv Khori This mystical cave which stretches 200 meters and is beautifully decorated with stalactites and stalagmites features a 4-foot-tall self-manifested Shiva Lingam.

10. Jammu A charming town straight out of a fairytale, your wanderlust won’t be satiated if you give Jammu a miss while on a spiritual sojourn to Vaishno Devi Temple.

10. Jammu A charming town straight out of a fairytale, your wanderlust won’t be satiated if you give Jammu a miss while on a spiritual sojourn to Vaishno Devi Temple.

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